Had the grandpa Jones sandwich!! It was awesome, perfect amount of smoke, nice heat great slaw to finish it off!! Also great portion for the price, very much worth it!! Good job guys!
I have been wanting to try this place for a while. I was not disappointed. I wish I tried it sooner. The brisket was so good. I would recommend this bbq joint an A+
Tender meat, tasty, cool place and great staff. Pit Beans are a must try, sweet, tangy. Giving Jones and extra 1/2 round up from 3.5 given it’s a bar above most of the BBQ in Vic/BC. If you’ve never had a pit master BBQ and you like good tender tasty BBQ you can’t go wrong here. Agree with the sentiments from others about the smoke rings being on the smaller side and it would benefit from an injection of extra flavour (given comparison to other proper BBQ). Definitely worth the eat. (They also serve whisky now)
A trip to the island resulted in trying Jones BBQ. Friendly helpful service and excellent food. I had brisket and chicken with my choice of sides being beans and slaw. It was all so tasty. My favorite was the chicken thigh. Such amazing flavour and tender meat. I also loved the beans which had pieces of meat in it.
Rainbowcrab had brisket and pulled pork. She said she loved them both. I liked that you can add your sauce if you want it. I can't wait to go backi.
Simple, casual, filling. Generous portions. Would be nice if they had some additional sides to choose from. Brisket was good. Enjoyed the sauce and the toasted brioche too. Good smoke on the pork butt.
The barbecue smell when you walk in is fantastic, the service is quick and friendly and the sandwich and fries I had were delicious. I liked the fries because they were the old fashioned skinny "fish and chip" fries that really soak up vinegar and ketchup. The bun they used was perfect, soft but didn't fall apart when you add more BBQ sauce, and the meat had the right amount of BBQ flavour.
Best sandwiches anywhere. Meat was spot on every time I've been. Usually quite fast and friendly. I would recommend this place to all serious meat lovers.
Amazing. Best brisket i have ever had. Ribs were fall off the bone wonderfulness. The staff were all super friendly . Really rad place. Three thumbs up.
They have a menu that is short and sweet and they do it pretty well. Ribs are as you would expect, tasty and flavourful and tender. Brisket is maybe a little tougher than I would prefer. Pork butt is great but not amazing - pulled pork in sauce kind of deal. BBQ beans are good but inconsistent, I have had them super watery at times and nice and thick other times. Fries are average. Pickles are okay. Not a fan of potato salad or slaw so I can't comment on them, though my wife liked the potato salad and disliked the slaw. Bun and BBQ sauce are pretty good. Prices are decent. This is probably my go-to spot for semi-affordable BBQ, though the best BBQ I've had in BC was up in Prince George of all places. Would love if they delved into fried chicken. I wish Jones luck, I think they are honing their craft and can only get better with attention to detail. Good for takeout!
Awesome! Food was excellent, service was super friendly, fast and organized. Portion was massive...more than I could eat. Get there early cause they sell out.
First time here and glad to see a BBQ joint in vic!
Ribs were meh. Slightly dry.
Brisket was OK. I was expecting more flavour.
Pork butt was awesome.
Sausage was pretty good and packed some heat.
Potato salad and slaw were bland. Seasoning definitely needed, but not readily available on the table.
Bread was nice.
Pickles were crunchy.
Watermelon agua was refreshing and calmed the spice from the hot sauce!
Cold brew coffee definitely had a kick.
I'll definitely go back to try the sandwiches. Maybe a pork butt sandwich or taco because it was spot on. 3.5 average for this visit. I'm hopeful it will be better next time.
Have been enjoying this spot, at least once/week sometimes twice/week, since the day after opening. Everything I've eaten has been spot on, but the brisket is insanely good! If you're super hungry, order the Grandpa Jones. Your mouth will thank you.
Got there early so got a table, not too much room to eat inside, they probably do a lot of takeout. Brisket sandwich was very good, got extra BBQ sauce on the side so I could make it juicy. Fries were pretty good, maybe a bit over cooked. Not the first time we've eaten here, will be back.
Got the 3 meat platter with sausages, brisket and pork ribs. The sausage was wowzers with a hot punch. Pork ribs and brisket were good too, probably needed tad more seasoning.
Beans and potato salad on the side were good. Great place to slake my barbecue cravings
You can never go wrong with any of the poutines at Jones BBQ. The Big Crunch poutine is my favourite! The sauces bring the spicy and creamy texture to the moist airy but crisp fries. The fried chicken is very juicy and flavourful. This whole meal is huge and Is a delectable dinner/lunch. Lots of flavours and great crunch definitely my favourite place to get poutine/BBQ. You gotta eat here
Yummy food and good service. Sadly, did not honour the happy hour deal of 50% off of a sandwich after buying a boozy drink (I think they forgot). Corn bread is not great but the pulled pork was amazing!
Great staff, and one of the few BBQ restaurants in Victoria that can actually prepare some decent meats like pork and brisket. We visited on a Friday early noon, which isn't as busy as the evenings and weekends. The staff were very welcoming and informative on what's in their dishes and the ingredients. The restaurant manager was also very open and actively interacting with customers when we were served and eating. The overall environment of the place is clean, with neat little decorations and an organized self-serve section for cutlery and drinks. The prices are a bit on the higher end, but for the place and service it's worth it.
I highly recommend any BBQ lovers to visit Jones BBQ!
We ordered delivery, we will dine in next time. Brisket was amazing! Family of 4 tried all meats, slaw and chips. Chicken breast was dry drumstick perfect. Chips no doubt will taste crispy dining in. Pickle needs a little kick more tangy and sweet to break through that gorgeous Brisket!! Kids loved the ribs and pork butt. Overall excellent family take-out and super fast delivery.
Wow. Just wow. I had the brisket sandwich and my wife had the brisket taco. The flavours were amazing! The brisket was perfectly cooked! We will definitely come back once we visit the island again.
Amazing restaurant with delicious smoked meats and stunning jalapeño margarita. One of the best smoked BBQ ribs I got. Highly recommended. Friendly prices.
First timer. I always judge a BBQ joint by the brisket…a challenging cut to cook and hold. They did a perfect job, tender and moist! The sausage was a pleasant surprise as well. I’ll be returning for sure!
I've been here countless times now and I still don't know what to write in addition to my original 5 star review. I am the type of person to always be trying new restaurants but I can't help but come back here every few weeks either on my own or to show more family and friends. I don't know what else to say other than that this place will blow your mind.
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